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Marines in the Making (1942): Cast

Marines in the Making (1942) movie poster

Marines in the Making is a 1942 documentary directed by Herbert Polesie, starring Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) and Charles Horvath. It runs 9 minutes.

Marines in the Making (1942) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Herbert Polesie
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Marines in the Making About?

The premise of Marines in the Making without spoilers.

This short film shows U.S. Marines in training at a number of unidentified bases, with a focus on hand-to-hand combat.

Marines in the Making Themes & Keywords

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  • pete smith
  • 1940s
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  • alliterative title
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  • u.s. marines
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  • militaristic culture
  • marine corps
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  • combat
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Cast & crew

Marines in the Making Cast & Characters

Pete Smith leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Charles Horvath as Marine (uncredited). Directed by Herbert Polesie.

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FAQ

Marines in the Making FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Marines in the Making, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Marines in the Making?

Marines in the Making runs 9 minutes.

When was Marines in the Making released?

Marines in the Making was released on December 26, 1942.

Who directed Marines in the Making?

Marines in the Making was directed by Herbert Polesie.

Who is in the cast of Marines in the Making?

Marines in the Making stars Pete Smith as Narrator (voice) and Charles Horvath as Marine (uncredited).

Does Marines in the Making have a post-credit scene?

No. Marines in the Making has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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